Senior Software Engineer (C++ & Swift)

Camwebdir; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days of holiday + public holidays

Birthday day off

Private medical insurance for you and伴

Life insurance

Salary sacrifice pension

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work

Job summary

Darktrace in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead and contribute across a broad range of initiatives, developing and enhancing the macOS codebase using modern C++ and Swift. This hybrid role requires two days per week in the Cambridge office.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in code reviews, and mentor colleagues while advancing our cyber-defense methodologies and high-quality testing.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with modern C++ in a macOS/Linux environment.
• Proficiency or willingness to deepen Swift expertise.
• Experience with Unix/macOS development environments.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with a team.
• Interest in cyber-security and malware forensics is a plus.
• Experience with statistical analysis of systems.
• Familiar with Docker and cloud computing environments.

Responsibilities

• Build, design, and maintain the macOS codebase using C++ and Swift.
• Lead and contribute to projects from rapid prototyping to mature platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure engineering excellence and knowledge sharing.
• Write and maintain tests, documentation, and developer enablement materials.
• Drive the advancement of our methodology for defending against unknown cyber-attacks.
• Develop and mentor team members across multiple programming languages.

Skills

Modern C++

Swift

Unix/macOS

Autonomy

Cybersecurity interest

Statistics analysis

Cloud computing

Tools

Docker

Job description

Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 10,000 organizations from unknown threats using its proprietary AI.

The Darktrace Active AI Security Platform™ delivers a proactive approach to cyber resilience to secure the business across the entire digital estate – from network to cloud to email. Breakthrough innovations from our R&D teams have resulted in over 200 patent applications filed. Darktrace’s platform and services are supported by over 2,400 employees around the world. To learn more, visit http://www.darktrace.com.

Job Description:

Join our esteemed R&D teams in Cambridge, where you'll play a pivotal role in the development and enhancement of products driving our company’s rapid growth. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll lead and contribute across a broad range of initiatives using a diverse and modern technology stack.

Please note this is a hybrid role and requires attendance in the Cambridge office 2 days a week.

What will I be doing:

• Building, designing, and maintaining the macOS codebase using modern C++ and Swift;
• Leading and contributing to projects ranging from rapid prototyping of new ideas to the structured development of existing platforms;
• Collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust, high‑quality solutions;
• Participating in and contributing to code reviews to ensure engineering excellence and knowledge sharing;
• Writing and maintaining high‑quality tests, documentation, and developer enablement materials;
• Driving the advancement of our unique methodology for defending against unknown cyber‑attacks;
• Fostering innovation and creativity in your approach, alongside traditional project‑based development;
• Developing and mentoring team members in core competencies across multiple programming languages, with opportunities to specialise in specific technology areas.

What experience do i need:

• Strong experience in modern C++;
• Experienced with Swift or keen to deepen your expertise;
• Knowledgeable in Unix/macOS development environments;
• Comfortable working autonomously, making sound technical decisions, while collaborating effectively within a team;
• Knowledgeable or deeply interested in cyber‑security and malware forensics;
• Experienced in statistical analysis of static or dynamic systems;
• Proficient with Docker,
• Familiar with cloud computing environments.

Benefits:

• 23 days’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service,
• Additional day off for your birthday,
• Private medical insurance which covers you, your cohabiting partner and children,
• Life insurance of 4 times your base salary,
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme,
• Enhanced family leave,
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program,
• Cycle to work scheme.